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Position Paper Senate Bill No. 2322 or An Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Death Penalty in the Philippines
The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that certainty of punishment, and not severity thereof, serves more the purpose of addressing the atrocious commission of heinous crimes in the country. The need to review and strengthen further the five pillars of justice to ensure that justice is indeed served and served promptly. Proper implementation of the law cannot be overemphasized.
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Press Statement, Statements
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Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
Scholarships are granted by the government but they are ultimately funded by the tax payers. Criticisms on governance and to demand redress for such as entitlements of the people in a democracy is guaranteed by our Constitution. These should not
Articles
The ‘community pantry’ of essential goods, which first emerged in Maginhawa Street, Quezon City with the purpose of aiding the community and fostering a shared mutual concern for one another, is a great initiative at a time when Filipinos need
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern for at least 49 youths who tested positive to Covid-19 at the Davao City Children’s Village or Bahay Pagasa, a temporary shelter in Tugbok District for children in conflict with the
Press Statement, Statements
Various leaders and members of progressive groups were arrested in Negros Occidental and Metro Manila in a series of raids by police and the army on 31 October 2019. The raids were undertaken pursuant to a Search Warrant issued by
Position Paper
The importance of remembering the events and personalities which fought against the injustices of the Martial Law era cannot be overemphasised enough. As we remember those victims of the authoritarian rule, we shall become more vigilant about preserving our freedom,
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is gravely concerned with the recent report by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on the deaths of three persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and the injury of fourteen other PDLs after a riot occurred at